When applying mobilization with movement (MWM)techniques at the hip with the patient lying on a table in the supine position,the primary purpose of the mobilization belt is to:

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The primary purpose of the mobilization belt in MWM techniques at the hip with the patient lying on a table in the supine position is to apply a pain-free inferolateral glide of the femur. The belt is used to create a biasing force that assists the therapist in mobilizing the joint while the patient performs a specific movement. The belt is not used to support the weight of the leg.

When Applying Mobilization with Movement (MWM)techniques at the Hip with the Patient